I'm a health professional, interested in living a healthy, happy, long life.
At this point, i'm vegan, simple eating, but i love a place with a kitchen i can use. And the ideal place has a bathtub!
I also host my home in Portland, and have met some incredible people.
I currently am the CEO of the All About Health Network, an e-commerce business dedicated to promoting the benefits of massage and body rolling.
i was an avid rock climber until i realized it was beginning to jeopardize my dancing career (post modern). I teach yoga, yamuna body rolling, soul motion, all easy forms of moving your body and staying healthy.
I've taught everything from 6th grade Earth Science to College Health Science to Couples Massage.

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John's place is a nice large space, compartmentalized into 2 sleeping quarters. All 5 members of my family were comfortable. John's business associate, Gary, met and oriented us to the space. I would recommend staying here again. I really liked using the massage recliner!

Thanks Michael, I receive a lot of positive comments about the design and architecture of the house. This is a small street so there isn't a lot of traffic noise.
Sometimes there are other guests in the bottom part of the house.
And i live there some times. In the near future, that will change.
Folks also have the option of having the whole house to themselves.

We felt at home from the moment we walked into John's lovely home. It was the perfect environment to return to at the end of a long day of being out and about. Nothing takes away the chill of a cold and rainy Portland night than sitting around a fire in the beautiful fireplace in the living room. Everyone in my family also commented on the total comfort of the beds... I slept like a baby every night I was there. We also thoroughly enjoyed John's extensive book collection. John was a wonderful host and we loved every part of our air b&b experience. I highly recommend this home.

Thank you Katy. I am so glad that now have some sweet memories that include my home. And i love that you had a chance to take advantage of my love of books. i spent some time picking those beds so it's always refreshing to hear that I made good choices. I'm thinking the high thread count sheets helps also.
I hope we get to see your sweet faces again some time soon.

John's place was a great base for exploring Portland. Above all it is really quiet, and it just has a really great energy. It's a little bit out of the bustle of downtown but the Powell Street bus is a quick and direct link, and there were several places nearby to grab groceries and coffee. John is very friendly and easy to contact if needed. All three bedrooms were clean and comfortable and the bathroom has vintage trim and tiling for those interested in interior design. A great choice for those needing a larger space.

John was very friendly and accommodating. The space is as described - it's definitely not fancy, but is a place to stay at a great price. It's roomy and can accommodate a pretty good-sized group, and John provided an air mattress for us to use. As John mentions in the listing, there are cats and people who have access to the basement, so it doesn't feel as private as a standalone home would, but it was generally fine.

John was friendly, and showed us the place prior to our check in so we could leave our luggage while at briefest. The place looks exactly how it does in the pictures, and it was the perfect size for the 5 of us. He has 2 cats who are very friendly and for the most part keep out of the area except for drinking water and eating food. The neighborhood was a mile and some change to a lot of awesome Portland spots: Stumptown, Salt & Straw, Pok Pok Thai, and others. His place was a great spot to travel with a group.

Thanks Natasha, I appreciate your kind words. I do make it a point to be here to greet my guests. I enjoyed having you here. I just love telling people about this great town, how it's laid out, and some local attractions.
I hope you left with some fond memories. And make sure if you come back to mention the 20% discount you receive now that you are a part of the family.

Jon was a great host - his house is quiet and peaceful just what we needed. He was so thoughtful and kind and left plenty of space for us to spread out and make ourselves at home. Artist to artist, he knows how to make travelers feel welcome! Thanks Jon!

It was a treat to meet you and hear about your journey. I'll be following you from now on, and playing your music. It's a great antidote to the unbearable weight of the mainstream news. Smooth sailing guys.

John was getting new photos of the basement room taken for airbnb while I was there, but don't let that fool you. This place is pretty bad. It smells like cat pee. The shower is either cold with water pressure or hot with no pressure. The basement room is fine and very dark but there is clutter everywhere else (watermelon/toolbox/dishes in hallway and food storage on top of laundry machine). Upstairs house is also rented out separately, so be prepared to hear footsteps overhead. It is not a good place to get work done because there is only a low coffee table. Also the hot tub shown in the home photos doesn't work and hasn't for quite some time. And all the patio chairs are falling apart. And if you use more than one appliance at the same time the circuit blows out. I guess you get what you pay for, but this was by far the worst airbnb place I've stayed.

Wow, thanks for being so forthright. You certainly had me fooled. I thought everything was going fine. I'm amazed at how pleasant and friendly you can be and not let me know how things are going for you. Especially since i went out of my way to check in with you regularly.
I just had 2 of my office staff go in to those rooms and they don't smell anything. And they were both shocked at your review. You seemed so pleasant and content the whole time you were here.
I've had dozens of folks stay in that space and be very happy. Since you've only stayed in about 3 airbnb places, i have a feeling you may be spoiled. I've been on airbnb since they opened, staying at dozens of places around the world. I know what bad and worse looks like. And it's nothing like here.
i'm really concerned about the cat pee smell. I wish you would have said something. I will have a professional cleaner come in, even though none of us notice any cat pee odors. I have to think you have an acute awareness of odors that we don't possess.
i bought cushions for all the patio furniture while you were here. The seats have very firm supports so there shouldn't be any issues.
It clearly states in the description that there is no hot tub. I'm sorry you didn't see that.
Your arrival after midnight was something i gladly arranged my night around, thank you. You broke the rules by having someone stay here; I was very easygoing about that, even though your friend left dishes in the sink and was here for 2 days. I'm glad that your friend appreciated his stay and you were so happy to have him around.
I appreciate your feedback on the clutter.You were here for an extended stay, i wish you would have said something when i asked how things were going. The clutter could have easily been moved. The room you were in is huge, very clean and plenty of space. The description clearly states it's a zen room. i will make sure i make that more clear. That table and the zafus (pillows) are all very expensive and of the highest quality available. We do have regular office chairs available and i will think about putting a regular desk in there. I will make sure to ask each guest. So far, most folks like having extra space.
I'm glad you got to take advantage of the plush yoga mat and the foam roller that i made available to you at no charge. i'm glad you had space in your room to be able to do those practices.
As for footsteps upstairs, the upstairs is a no shoes space. But yes, it is sometimes a drag hearing footsteps. That comes with being downstairs.
I replaced the shower head with an expensive new one as soon as you mentioned the problem. I stopped everything and attended to that before you returned that evening. And as i told you, i made an appointment with the plumber to come out and see if anything else can be done. Thank you for appreciating how i take my hosting responsibilities very seriously.
I just had that kitchen put in downstairs. Congratulations on figuring a way to use so many items that the circuit blew. No one else has managed to accomplish that feat.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It would have been better put in a message directly to me. As anyone can see from my reviews, i have a fantastic reputation and have been commended by other hosts who have visited her; see my reviews. I take all feedback seriously, and anyone reading this can be assured that all these issues were addressed immediately.
If anyone has the same issues and lets me know and i don't fix them within 24 hours, your stay is free.

John was a lovely and generous host. We loved staying in the house. It was relaxing and spacious and we enjoyed sitting in the sunshine on the deck, in the peace and quiet of the back garden.
The rooms were spacious and comfortable and it felt very inviting just like being at home.

It was a pleasure having you and your friends here.
I hope you come back. Next that you are part of our airbnb family, you get a 10% discount on any future bookings. Just remember to remind us that you've stayed here before.
John

John is a wonderful host. Fully attentive and fun! I attended a bbq potluck the night of my stay and his friends are a delight: musicians, dancers, interesting conversation. The house is welcoming and accommodating and I loved the binder full of suggestions and helpful tips around Portland, something I look forward to adding to my listings. Thank you, John!

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It was a pleasure to meet John. We enjoyed speaking with him over breakfast - sharing common interests and learning about his airbnb experiences as a host. John is very friendly easy going individual and we would love to have him stay with us in the future.

John was a great guest who knows how to take care of his own needs in the space. He made himself at home and that made me feel comfortable having him around. He is friendly and generous with passing conversation, while having a good sense of personal space and time. I would certainly host him again!

First and foremost, Prior to the booking, John had asked if he could use my grinder, blender, and kitchen as well I did not have a problem with that. when John came i told him he could use the family room but he invaded my place with medication bottles, clothing all over bags in each of corners of the room, when i told him to please put these stuff in his room and he said well "I THOUGH I COULD USE THIS AREA TOO. I SAID JOHN YOU CAN USE IT TO LOUNGE BUT YOU CAN PUT ALL YOUR LUGAGES AND PERSONAL ON THE FLOOR. JOHN IS THE WORST THAT I HAD TO DEAL WITH. The first 3 days, he used my blender; It was a struggle for him to clean it. Therefore I told him if he is not going to clean the blender, then he should use his own blender, which he brought with him. John would blend AND COOK EVERYDAY 3 TIMES A DAY. Every morning and each time he would USE THIS BLENDER he would leave the powdery mess on the counter and on my floor. I was always cleaning after john. Then first night, John ordered food and left all dirty dishes in my family room; when II saw that, I advised him not to do so. He continued to leave dirty dishes in the family room. John also used a steamer to steam vegetables and rice. He doesn’t care where he uses it in the house. I told him not place the steamer right under the cabinet because it can cause damages to the cabinets. I gave him a small table for his cooking needs. The next day, I woke and found rice all over the kitchen floor. I swept it all away and didn't even mention it to him. John was eating a banana for four days and then left it in my refrigerator although he was provided with his own refrigerator. I felt like I was cleaning after a child. I thank God for giving me the patience to deal with John. I’ve realized that John had a major hygiene issue that needed to be monitored closely. It seemed as though john was living in a hotel with maid services, I had to constantly tell him to clean after himself. Also john would use my china without my approval. Upon John departure, I’ve decided to check the room which is something that I have never done with my guest, john spilled something on the bed and tried to cover it with the comforter so that I would not see it. John needs major helps with communication and with himself. If you are a clean person like you will have major problem with john because john is filthy. John left a huge cleaning job for me with the towels I gave him to use, there was no repair for these towels, wanted to let go until you posted. its no revenge, You erase...

i'm so sorry you had such a negative experience.
Having travelled the world, and having been hosted by dignitaries, middle class families, and people living in huts, and being a host on airbnb with dozens of positive reviews, it's obvious that your experience is not the same as most people.
If the reader takes the time to read what is actually being said,
1) yes, i ate 3 times a day, what's so unusual about that? (
2) yes, i brought my own blender and steamer. You offered to let me use yours, but never allowed me to use the dishwasher which was always full of your family's dirty dishes. I had to hand wash everything, and there was no sponge to do it with, just a piece of fabric that is normally used to clean ovens.
i have used that steamer on my kitchen counter for over 5 years and it has never damaged my cabinet. Your constant worrying about every thing i did in the kitchen had no basis in reality and was tiring to be around.
I think you would be much happier if you realized you don't like guests in your kitchen. Nothing i could have done would have made you happy.
i truly wish you the best in the future. And i encourage you to think about whether you and your family wants outsiders to be living there.

So sorry you felt that way. i did use the kitchen to eat most of my meals, but i told you i was going to do that.
Since i eat a lot of vegetables and low calorie foods, i can see how it might have seemed like a month's worth of food. But i ate everything i bought.
I put things away after every meal, and i left you the few things that were not eaten. I don't think there were more than 4 items.
And i definitely cleaned up after each meal. I am sorry i didn't live up to your standards.

John is an affable fellow, a true pleasure to be around, he is engaging and laughs easily. John struck me with his kind, gentle spirit, it would be hard to miss that he leads an intentional life, in all the best ways one might describe that. I would be honored to hostess John again.

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I have known John for many years and like his energy and positive attitude. I recommend him as a host and know that he would be an excellent source for your stay in Portland, Ken Reader , host and guest

John is a beautiful, big-hearted, and adventurous person. I have had the pleasure of dancing with him for years and every time I see him my eyes twinkle a little brighter. It would be a gift to meet him:)